55Mark and his place are awesome! He was very accommodating & kind. There is a lot of property for the dog(s) to sniff and explore around! Also some cool farm animals to look at! Would definitely go back again and recommend to other reactive dog owners.Jenna R.
Jenna R.
September 2020
Mark and his place are awesome! He was very accommodating & kind. There is a lot of property for the dog(s) to sniff and explore around! Also some cool farm animals to look at! Would definitely go back again and recommend to other reactive dog owners.
55This was a nice big quiet space to play firsbee with our dog. There are a few small holes in the area to look out for but not a big deal at all as they're mostly on the perimeter. Angie D.
Angie D.
November 2020
This was a nice big quiet space to play firsbee with our dog. There are a few small holes in the area to look out for but not a big deal at all as they're mostly on the perimeter.
55The host Mark is super awesome and you can tell he loves dogs! Super helpful and kind! The area was perfect for our foster pup to run around and do some off leash training! Easy place to find, all fenced in! Mark was kind enough to get fresh water a bowl and chair ready for us before we even got there. Will be back for sure!Mary L.
Mary L.
December 2020
The host Mark is super awesome and you can tell he loves dogs! Super helpful and kind! The area was perfect for our foster pup to run around and do some off leash training! Easy place to find, all fenced in! Mark was kind enough to get fresh water a bowl and chair ready for us before we even got there. Will be back for sure!
55This place is awesome. Plenty of room for fetch, a little shaded area with cushions for the dogs, and a giant water jug & bowl provided. The entrance was not confusing at all, and the goats across the way provide unlimited hilarious entertainment. Will definitely be going back. Andrea J.
Andrea J.
March 2021
This place is awesome. Plenty of room for fetch, a little shaded area with cushions for the dogs, and a giant water jug & bowl provided. The entrance was not confusing at all, and the goats across the way provide unlimited hilarious entertainment. Will definitely be going back.
55Nice and private location with little to no disturbances by animals or people. Water, seating and shelter from the wind was provided. If your dog is sensitive to noises be advised that you can very faintly hear a shooting range in the distance. Overall great experience, will be back! Melissa B.
Melissa B.
March 2021
Nice and private location with little to no disturbances by animals or people. Water, seating and shelter from the wind was provided. If your dog is sensitive to noises be advised that you can very faintly hear a shooting range in the distance. Overall great experience, will be back!
55beautiful space, big field, shade and water for pups. highly recommend, my dogs and i cant wait to come back. better than the dog park, peace and quiet and a perfect private space for dogs who dont like to share with stranger dogs. Ashley R.
Ashley R.
April 2021
beautiful space, big field, shade and water for pups. highly recommend, my dogs and i cant wait to come back. better than the dog park, peace and quiet and a perfect private space for dogs who dont like to share with stranger dogs.
55Secure quiet private spot with lots of room to run and very few distractions. Dirt road access. Scrubby vegetation, so check your dog for burrs, etc.Elizabeth R.
Elizabeth R.
May 2021
Secure quiet private spot with lots of room to run and very few distractions. Dirt road access. Scrubby vegetation, so check your dog for burrs, etc.
55Overall, pleasant experience, lots of fun and interestibg smells for my girls! some prickly plants and leftover poop finds from previous guests, but my dogs had a great time!Emma S.
Emma S.
May 2021
Overall, pleasant experience, lots of fun and interestibg smells for my girls! some prickly plants and leftover poop finds from previous guests, but my dogs had a great time!
55My guy isn't used to running for so long. We booked 1.5 hrs, should've booked 1. But we made the most of it, my boyfriend and I while my dog lay in the shade half of the time lol
But would definitely come back. It's a good open space for your dog to run around and play fetch. Mark was a good host. He offered water and let us go in alone because my dog is reactive. Overall just positive experience. Melanie M.
Melanie M.
August 2021
My guy isn't used to running for so long. We booked 1.5 hrs, should've booked 1. But we made the most of it, my boyfriend and I while my dog lay in the shade half of the time lol
But would definitely come back. It's a good open space for your dog to run around and play fetch. Mark was a good host. He offered water and let us go in alone because my dog is reactive. Overall just positive experience.
55Awesome space, securely fenced (even my German Shepherd couldn’t find a way out and I can assure you he tried!). There are goats in a separate, nearby enclosure but substantial space between them. My dogs were curious but were not close enough to have reactions (both reactive, and the shepherd interested for obvious reasons). Heads up though, I did pull several burrs out of both dogs’ paws so just be aware of that & maybe bring booties if it’s a concern! There were a few balls, ropes, and other toys out which was nice after tossing our ball through the fence, and only some leftover poos but not enough to be bothersome! We would come back. :) Mark was also a nice host who lended us our privacy and was quick to respond to messages. Thanks again! Margaret L.
Margaret L.
December 2021
Awesome space, securely fenced (even my German Shepherd couldn’t find a way out and I can assure you he tried!). There are goats in a separate, nearby enclosure but substantial space between them. My dogs were curious but were not close enough to have reactions (both reactive, and the shepherd interested for obvious reasons). Heads up though, I did pull several burrs out of both dogs’ paws so just be aware of that & maybe bring booties if it’s a concern! There were a few balls, ropes, and other toys out which was nice after tossing our ball through the fence, and only some leftover poos but not enough to be bothersome! We would come back. :) Mark was also a nice host who lended us our privacy and was quick to respond to messages. Thanks again!
55This spot was great! Mark was very accommodating and talked to me about the space before visiting since I have very highly active, and very reactive dogs. The space was large enough to get a good zoom in. It was quiet, and even though the goats are visible, they aren't close enough to cause a major disturbance. We will absolutely be making this one of our frequent spots. Brynn M.
Brynn M.
March 2022
This spot was great! Mark was very accommodating and talked to me about the space before visiting since I have very highly active, and very reactive dogs. The space was large enough to get a good zoom in. It was quiet, and even though the goats are visible, they aren't close enough to cause a major disturbance. We will absolutely be making this one of our frequent spots.
55Wonderful area! A lot of space to explore, beautiful views, and truly set up so nicely. Thank you, George for your wonderful hospitality!I will be back in the future! Ava had a blast!Ronna F.
Ronna F.
March 2024
Wonderful area! A lot of space to explore, beautiful views, and truly set up so nicely. Thank you, George for your wonderful hospitality!I will be back in the future! Ava had a blast!
55Such a beautiful property! The host was so kind to provide treats, water, balls, and many other toys! My dog, and I had so much fun thank you againSydney W.
Sydney W.
March 2024
Such a beautiful property! The host was so kind to provide treats, water, balls, and many other toys! My dog, and I had so much fun thank you again
55We had our first visit today on George’s dogs run free space-loved it! He’s a gracious host; he showed and explained the ins and out of the space. Amenities and description are as advertised. The space is close to town but feels worlds away with fabulous mountain views, country quiet and spring bird sounds. The chickens on the property were in their enclosure as we entered the space. The pups were properly worn out from their sniff adventure! We’re definitely booking again! Thanks George! Nora V.
Nora V.
April 2024
We had our first visit today on George’s dogs run free space-loved it! He’s a gracious host; he showed and explained the ins and out of the space. Amenities and description are as advertised. The space is close to town but feels worlds away with fabulous mountain views, country quiet and spring bird sounds. The chickens on the property were in their enclosure as we entered the space. The pups were properly worn out from their sniff adventure! We’re definitely booking again! Thanks George!
55We loved this spot! Beautiful place for the dogs to run! There was a great view, and George was so friendly and helpful. There was water available and multiple gates for different levels of freedom and training.
There were places in the wire fence where small dogs or escape artists could find a way through, but that was not a problem for our three dogs, and we were reassured by the open fields and the owner’s assurance that friendly neighbors lived on all sides. There were muddy areas, which was to be expected in spring following a snow. These areas only added to the joy of our canine friends!Julie S.
Julie S.
April 2024
We loved this spot! Beautiful place for the dogs to run! There was a great view, and George was so friendly and helpful. There was water available and multiple gates for different levels of freedom and training.
There were places in the wire fence where small dogs or escape artists could find a way through, but that was not a problem for our three dogs, and we were reassured by the open fields and the owner’s assurance that friendly neighbors lived on all sides. There were muddy areas, which was to be expected in spring following a snow. These areas only added to the joy of our canine friends!
55It is so nice to meet a genuine person like George! He loves dogs and has such a caring heart to provide such a lovely spot for dogs to enjoy. Providing thourough information about his property and the layout was very helpful and made me happy to feel someone was genuinely providing an opportunity for dogs to be well, dogs and run around and explore!
We will be back. Thank you again y’all! Really enjoyed our time. Paige M.
Paige M.
April 2024
It is so nice to meet a genuine person like George! He loves dogs and has such a caring heart to provide such a lovely spot for dogs to enjoy. Providing thourough information about his property and the layout was very helpful and made me happy to feel someone was genuinely providing an opportunity for dogs to be well, dogs and run around and explore!
We will be back. Thank you again y’all! Really enjoyed our time.
How do Johnstown's private dog fields work?
Private rentals by the hour
Our hosts are locals that are renting their yards and private land to dog owners
Trust and safety first
Spots are designed for safety and both hosts and guests are reviewed after each visit
Designed for private play
Only the people and dogs in your booking are allowed in the spot during your visit
Reactive dogs welcome
Many of the spots we list are designed with sensitive dogs in mind
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FAQ about our Johnstown dog fields
Are dog fields safe?
If you are looking for an adventure, but also looking for safety, Sniffspot dog fields are a great option. While public dog parks have a number of safety issues, such as aggressive dogs, distracted dog owners, disease transmission and general cleanliness, Sniffspot dog parks are much safer than public dog parks. With Sniffspot all bookings are private space for just you and doggy friends you bring with you and we require all dogs to be vaccinated (or have equivalent titers). Especially for training, privacy is ideal. Contrary to public dog parks, all Sniffspot locations are vetted and reviewed by guests so you can find the perfect place for you and your dog for off leash exercise or outdoor training. 93% of reviews on Sniffspot visits are 5 stars, while public dog parks often do not even have verified reviews. All payment is done securely online by credit card in a few simple clicks.
All park rental information is available online. Start by filtering parks by fencing, size and distractions, to find a private spot that works for your dog. If your dog has poor recall, you can visit one of our secure fields. If your dog is reactive to other dogs, you can visit one of our dog fields where there are no dogs audible or visible nearby. You can review the details of the listing to make sure it works as your desired activity space, for example, safe dog exercise, dog training, a stress-free adventure with your furry friend or even a puppy event. You can even check the park amenities chart for amenities such as indoor training facilities, agility field, synthetic turf, exercise balls or field parking availability in advance. If inclement weather is an issue or poor field conditions, you can reschedule your visit up to 2 hours in advance.
What are the requirements to bring my dog to a Sniffspot dog field?
We require that all four-legged friends have basic vaccinations or equivalent titers. We do not allow dogs with a bite history. We require that guests sign our waiver and agree to follow our safety rules. Make sure to check host rules before visiting to ensure, for instance, that you are following allowable sports activities rules and any special events rules.
Will there be other dogs at the Sniffspot field at the same time as me?
No. Facility rentals are for private play time and any host dogs are required to be kept away from the area during visits, so this is perfect for a private adventure for you and your doggie friends, and perhaps a human friend. Hosts understand that many guests have dogs in training and are nervous owners. So when you book a Sniffspot dog field you have the entire private spot to yourself. We also enforce 30 min time buffers between time slots so you will not run into other guest dogs or a previous person when coming or leaving in the field parking area. Some hosts may have multiple fields, but there is always a buffer between fields.